Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act
The Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act allows the National Taxpayer Advocate to formally participate in federal court cases involving tax law by submitting friend-of-the-court briefs. This provision specifically authorizes the advocate to present views on issues that broadly impact taxpayer rights, particularly those outlined in the Internal Revenue Code. Federal courts are required to grant the advocate's request to appear in these cases, ensuring their perspective is heard without changing the underlying tax laws. The change takes effect immediately upon the bill's enactment, expanding the role of the Taxpayer Advocate in the judicial process.
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Introduction
Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 29, 2026
Last action Sep 8, 2026
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6
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Committee
3
Sep 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-799.
lower
Jul 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jun 29, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
lower
Jun 29, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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